Care Services Assistant

This role plays a pivotal frontline carer role with a particular focus on nutrition and dining, supporting residents to live a life of fulfilment through the delivery of person-centred care and support according to needs and preferences of each resident in everyday practice. Assisting in the preparation, delivery, presentation and serving of resident meals. Located in Heathfield in the Adelaide Hills, Hillside Aged Care is nestled amongst the tall trees and natural bushland, only 15km from the City of Adelaide.

Responsibilities

Provide care and support aligned with residents' preferred daily routines; Meal choices and individual nutrition; Consideration of allergies and food intolerances; Enhancing the overall dining experience; Assist residents with meal selection and meal timing preferences; Prepare and set up dining areas to meet individual needs and preferences; Actively engage with residents to provide social and emotional support during mealtimes; Use empathy and kindness to foster a positive dining experience; Promote resident choice and control to uphold dignity and respect; Prepare and maintain dining experience areas and provide meal service to meet individual resident choices; Maintain accurate nutrition and diet information as required; Assist with quality food preparation in accordance with the Food Safety Plan, Bolton Clarke Food Standards and Dining Framework; Assist with maintaining kitchen stock supplies as required

Requirements

Demonstrated customer service skills; A compassionate and caring attitude; Willingness to take direction from others; Reliability and shift flexibility; Good time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure; Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc); Complete a police check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement

Nice to have

Previous restaurant and/or commercial kitchen experience (highly regarded)

Benefits

Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs; A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support; Career progression and development opportunities; Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits (claim up to $18,550 tax free); Private health insurance and gym discounts; An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family